Ingredients
50 g (2 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) icing sugar, sieved
2 x 5 ml spoon (2 tsp) hot water
Method
Beat butter until soft, gradually beat in icing sugar, water and any flavouring.
For Variations of traditional butter cream – try
Vanilla: Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the mixture & mix well.
Chocolate: Add 1 tablespoon of sieved cocoa powder with the icing sugar.
Coffee: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of instant coffee in the hot water.
Orange or lemon: Add finely grated rind of half an orange or one lemon. Replace the hot water with orange or lemon juice.